Video Chums' Scores

  • Games
For 3,660 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 18% same as the average critic
  • 34% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.3 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 96 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Lowest review score: 0 Bus Fix 2019
Score distribution:
3660 game reviews
    • 82 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Star Fox is an absolutely packed shooter that really shines with its stellar gameplay and top-notch visuals. Whether you're playing through the campaign for the dozenth time or partaking in just a few more online battles, you're bound to have oodles of fun.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    As a simple party game, Versus One offers a lot of fun and its cast of characters from the Dark Witch series liven up the party quite a lot.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    We had a ton of fun with Twin Shot Deluxe as its gameplay combines many classic elements with new twists to add up to one great indie.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a co-op game, Dark Scrolls offers a whole heck of a lot of fun so make sure you bring a chum along for the ride to get the most out of it.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    My gaming chum and I delighted in our playthrough of Stuck Together thanks to its punishing difficulty, intuitive controls, and nefarious world.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    Isekai Villain is an incredibly enjoyable old-school RPG that's filled with awesome humour, strategic combat, and tons of growth systems.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    With its wide variety of themes, rewarding puzzles to solve, and swanky collectibles to discover, Escape Simulator has a lot going for it.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    The gameplay elements in Junkster blend into a lovely mix for any 3D platforming fan, especially those who love to build and solve puzzles.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I had oodles of fun with 33 Immortals and will definitely play it whenever I want some chaotic cooperative online multiplayer entertainment.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're up for a challenge and want to experience some truly distinct combat with loads of weapons then you'll absolutely adore Savara.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you want to get lost in an eerie yet super-stylish game world that's filled with visceral combat and nifty challenges then play Luna Abyss.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Playing RoadOut really delighted me with its super-fun gameplay and distinct 3D game world that looks like a pixel-perfect 2D retro game.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Atomic Owl is retro 2D action done in a way that'll consistently keep you on edge with its cleverly challenging stage and boss designs.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I had a great deal of fun playing through The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales with its rewarding gameplay and delightful presentation.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is one of the best RPGs out there and it performs exceptionally well on Switch 2; well, if you can look past the slight drop in graphical quality when playing on the big screen.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    007 First Light is a great start to what will hopefully be a new series of games. There are certainly some areas to improve upon but what's here is a lot of fun and it does a great job of delivering a game that feels worthy of the franchise while setting the stage for more.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Mina the Hollower is simply one of the best games you'll ever play. Between its outstanding world design, visceral sense of challenge, beautiful retro presentation, and absurd amount of content, you'll be burrowing into this gem over and over again.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Q Collection is an oddity of a puzzle experience that's packed with so much quirky variety and head-scratching situations that you'll play it for hours upon hours and still only be able to solve a very small portion of its many over-the-top practical puzzles.
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    • 81 Critic Score
    Playing FZ: Formation Z really clicked with me thanks to its super-challenging gameplay and clever transformation mechanic that makes each impressively intricate stage shine with possibilities.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Bubsy 4D is a loosey-goosey 3D platformer with plenty of silliness on display and it offers oodles of entertaining challenges that make its messy gameplay really shine. I'd even go so far to say that it's the cat's pajamas.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Psyvariar 3 is an excellent shoot 'em up that's jam-packed with variety and challenges that'll keep you blasting away for hours upon hours.
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    • 76 Critic Score
    Rune Dice is a delightful indie that'll have you flicking dice until the wee hours of the morning as your hero beats up all sorts of monster cuties.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is simply a breath of fresh air with its adorable discovery-based gameplay that'll make you feel like a zoologist in a 2D platformer as you smile at all of the super-silly good times on display. What a wonderful game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The clever ways in which Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship blends Survivors-like gameplay with management strategy make it one unique indie.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you have a few chums to play with, The Spell Brigade will quickly become your go-to multiplayer Survivors-like funfest for sure.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Online multiplayer games don't get much more chaotic than Bandit Trap and its lighthearted atmosphere really ties it together wonderfully.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Combat in the 2D space rarely reaches the heights of what Foreign Sun offers so if you love exploration and action, definitely play it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I adore everything that Constance offers and can easily say that it's one of the most gorgeous indie games I've ever played.
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    • 84 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a cute and chill fun time then you have to play Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + City Town because it's so full of adorable characters and rewarding content that it's hard to stop thinking about once you put it down.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Akuma Rise is one of my new favourite retro-inspired RPGs thanks to its meaty story and orb management system that'll keep you happily experimenting with breaking down and building up your arsenal as you forge ahead through its unconventional game world.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 6 combines picturesque Japanese scenery with perfectly tuned racing to create a racer that you'll keep coming back to.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Out of all the Survivors-likes that I've played, TerraTech Legion stands out as one of the most unique and it's highly entertaining stuff indeed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cinematic 2D action adventure games don't get much more striking or immersive as REPLACED and its intuitive gameplay systems are superb.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Punching through the gorgeous game world of Decline's Drops is a thrill, especially as you discover its many secrets and unlock fun goodies.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Call of the Elder Gods is a tough adventure puzzler that follows in the footsteps of the first game while expanding the memorable cast, story, and locations to create another enjoyable mystery that unfolds in unexpected ways.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a great action RPG that has stood the test of time and this Day 1 Edition is a superb treasure trove of goodies that any Ys fan will cherish for years to come.
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    • 82 Critic Score
    I had so much fun with Go! Go! Mister Chickums that I highly recommend it, especially to anyone who loves throwing eggs at snails and stuff.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Kiln is bursting with smashtastic gameplay and so much charm that I want a Celadon poster just so I can remember how cool it is to be silly.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is an adorable and nostalgic tale of how unforgiving deep winter can be but how with friends, you can make the most of it until spring comes around.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a simple multiplayer game that anyone can easily enjoy then you'll love the super-charming Fruit Mountain Party.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's so much packed into Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege and as you progress, you'll be impressed with how much variety there is to enjoy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    3D platformers don't get much more relaxing or stylish than Gecko Gods and for that, it really stands out as something quite special.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    SAROS takes what made Returnal such a epically awesome action game and turns the dial way up while simultaneously offering such a distinct and immersive game world that it'll haunt your dreams even long after the end credits roll.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I had a lovely time with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and its quirky look at human existence made me realise just how silly we all are.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Dosa Divas combines exploration, cooking, and turn-based battles into one colourful and entertaining tale that will make you ask for seconds.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    PRAGMATA is a visceral and rewarding action game set within an intriguing world that will make you want to keep coming back for more.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    There are so many mechanics in Beyond Words that it can be overwhelming but once you start to earn gold trophies, it sure feels awesome.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Meat Boy 3D modernises the 2D classic in such a fleshed-out and meaty way that it's really quite scrumptious what they cooked up.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    GRIME II is a strange-looking game and as you play it, you'll find yourself immersed knee-deep in its alien world filled with unique challenges.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    I had a wonderful time with Temtem: Swarm and it's easily one of my favourite Survivors-likes so far; definitely play it, chums! It's so cute.
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    • 76 Critic Score
    Shop & Stuff: Supermarket Simulator is an absolutely hilarious VR game that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to laugh out loud as they haphazardly manage their shop while a bunch of oddball customers make a complete mess of it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    I had a blast with ChainStaff in all of its disgustingly gruesome action-packed glory; it's indie 2D action at its most ridiculous and I love it.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    People of Note is an incredibly stylish indie with the bones of a PS1-era RPG and it does a phenomenal job of pulling you into its imaginative music-filled game world as you gradually get the band together and proceed to make beautiful music in the heat of combat.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Sigma Star Saga DX is a spot-on iteration of one of the most unique and enjoyable classics in the Game Boy Advance library that modernises a lot of its dated aspects to make it more enjoyable while its gorgeous sprite animations have held up exceptionally well on their own.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Darwin's Paradox! is a beautiful and variety-filled 2D platformer that expertly blends platforming, puzzles, and stealth so if you don't mind a little trial and error then be sure to give this delightful octopus a chance.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Life is Strange: Reunion is an enjoyable and fitting end to the Max and Chloe saga so if you've played the previous games in the franchise, you'll definitely want to pick this one up, too.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Forging your weapon in Grind Survivors is such a cool process that it'll have you blasting through runs just to see what you can make next.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I had a lot of fun with Minishoot' Adventures, especially considering just how much your little ship will grow into a force to be reckoned with.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It has a highly unconventional premise yet everything in DAMON and BABY works so well together and it's super-charming to boot.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    I'm blown away by how well Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition holds up, especially considering it released almost 5 years ago and I had just as much fun playing through it now than I did back then. Slight visual downgrade aside, this is a near-perfect port.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I had a very good time revisiting the DS classics in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and it's such a lovely compilation that it's sure to charm you with its excellent cast of characters, oodles of extras, and welcoming assortment of settings.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    These Nintendo Switch 2 Editions have all been very impressive but Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is the most jam-packed one to date, especially with its super-imaginative multiplayer challenges and epic Koopaling encounters.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    I loved playing through New Super Lucky's Tale - PlayStation 5 Edition which marks my 5th time with this adorable modern 3D platformer and, hey, I still enjoy it so that says a lot! Plus, did you see how cute those owls are? We need a game that stars those chums.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Ariana and the Elder Codex is a gorgeous game that's full of so many unique spells and enemies that you'll constantly be excited to uncover more of its lovely game world as you power-up and become the swankiest librarian in the realm.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a great tactical stealth game that has not only held up wonderfully on its own, this new Nintendo Switch 2 release is the definitive way to play it on console so definitely get it if you enjoy challenging strategic gameplay.
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    • 77 Critic Score
    Collector's Cove shows you what it would be like to run a farm on the back of a swimming dinosaur and with its rewarding gameplay loop, it will make you want to keep coming back for more gentle good times.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With swanky gadgets and fun environments to explore, Ratcheteer DX is a retro throwback that I recommend to any fan of Game Boy classics.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's great how Scott Pilgrim EX balances intuitive gameplay with its many clever mechanics to make for a diverse yet streamlined experience.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I had such a lovely time playing through the puzzling scenarios within Planet of Lana II that I know I'll still think fondly back on it for years.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    There's a lot packed in to Sumerian Six and it's a great game if you're looking for some laughs as you sneak around taking out nogoodniks.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is an impressively challenging RPG with an engaging story and enjoyable adventuring mechanics that will make you want to keep exploring its gorgeous world which is filled with memorable environments, creatures, and characters.
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    • 84 Critic Score
    Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is one of my new favourite 2D action games thanks to its clever combination of gameplay structures, consistently rewarding sense of progression, variety of enemies and skills, and gorgeous presentation that ties it all together.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Pokemon Pokopia delivers an adorably joyful experience that unfolds at your own pace and provides a canvas for unbridled creativity.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The 2 additional Super NES games in The Disney Afternoon Collection - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition boost its overall value as they expand the sense of variety in very clever ways, especially with Goof Troop as that's a super-fun retro title that you can play cooperatively with a chum.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    It may be simple at its core but HyperDot is so full of variety and ways to play that it'll keep you (and perhaps your chums) happily hooked.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Hunt The Night is an incredibly challenging game that does an awesome job of pushing you to perform better and better in its grueling world.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As a rarity in the genre, WiZmans World Re;Try is a pick-up-and-play RPG that'll have you experimenting as you happily forge ahead.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lovish is a very special indie game that really stands out with its unique campaign and top-notch random humour. How could you not love it?
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Mastering each carefully-designed room within the eerie campaign of LOVE ETERNAL will keep you on edge and it's one very rewarding game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    REANIMAL's more 3-dimensional approach to its horror puzzle-adventure gameplay really supercharges the scares and sense of exploration.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Tales of Berseria was a great entry in the series back when it originally released and it still is today. This is an excellent RPG to pick up if you're looking for a thoroughly entertaining story although the enhancements aren't anything to write home about.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Considering it takes a long time to start getting really good, God of War Sons of Sparta can test your patience but if you stick to it, you'll find one rewarding Metroidvania with oodles of content, gorgeous areas, and a solid variety of enemies and puzzles.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Under The Island is an adorable, challenging, and silly action adventure game that's packed with variety and secrets to uncover. Great stuff.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Ys X: Proud Nordics is the same great game with extra content that adds a lot of value and rewarding challenges for those who master its memorable seafaring campaign. It may have released a bit too soon but what's here is excellent stuff regardless.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is a first-person puzzle game that combines so many enjoyable mechanics in such clever ways that it presents a constantly rewarding campaign where you'll always look forward to what's to come.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    High On Life 2 presents such a constant barrage of ridiculous humour and memorable gameplay scenarios that it can be a great deal of fun. At the same time, its core gameplay is quite simple and not everyone will appreciate its world's cynical albeit colourful lens.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is one of the best roguelikes thanks to its action-packed combat, strategic upgrades, huge variety of characters, superb animation, and constant sense of reward. If you love 2D action games then you'll have a wonderful time with this impressive package.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Fever is absolutely the best game in the series so far and if you enjoy the back-and-forth of the sport as you take in all of the wonderfully charming sights and sounds then this is a must-play game that really shines in multiplayer.
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    • 83 Critic Score
    Relooted's clever blend of gameplay elements as you plan, solve puzzles, and then execute via exciting parkour segments completely blew me away and it certainly stands tall as one of the most unique and rewarding indie games that you'll ever play.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION is bursting with explosive old-school fun that has held up outstandingly well over the decades. Whether you're playing it solo or with a couchful of chums, you'll be in for one superbly entertaining time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Dark Auction is a visual novel with gameplay elements that reward observant players while the plot and cast come together in an intriguing way to deliver story twists that you'll never see coming.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice is a flashy and entertaining fighter that folks of all skill levels can easily enjoy thanks to its intuitive and accessible control options. Plus, it looks excellent to boot and is full of superbly memorable characters.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 91 Critic Score
    Nioh 3 is a superbly enjoyable culmination of action RPG fun and its open environments are bursting with so much rewarding content that it's hard to put it down whenever you start playing. It may be a big change of pace but I'm incredibly happy with everything it offers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The graphical upgrade and streamlined gameplay of DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined provide a breath of fresh air that do a great job of making this classic RPG appeal to both new and familiar audiences.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I had a great deal of fun while being immersed in the striking world within MIO: Memories in Orbit as it is one captivating Metroidvania.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    There are so many puzzle and strategy elements in Drop Duchy - Complete Edition yet it ties them all together into one super-fun formula.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Candylands Journey is a fitting follow-up to the delightful Farlands Journey and I downright adore both of these super-fun retro-inspired indies.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Escape from Ever After establishes its lighthearted fairy tale world wonderfully with its endearing visuals, characters, and music and it plays superbly to boot thanks to its impressively strategic party setup and battle mechanics. What an absolute delight.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a supremely fun one-on-many fighting experience with familiar grand scale battles combining with freshly challenging elements that can really put your skills and reflexes to the test and it works wonderfully on Nintendo Switch 2.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Revolgear Zero is an excellent shoot 'em up that you'll literally have a blast with as you unlock parts and fully customise your ship.

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